Many areas of Manitoba received varied amounts of rainfall during the week ended July 6, 2025. However, it was not enough to replenish moisture in some areas.
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Manitoba Crop Report: Rains not enough to curb dryness
Some areas receive deluge; others still dry
Manitoba crops advancing nicely despite below normal moisture
About 50 to 70 per cent of normal precipitation
Crops in Manitoba continue to develop at a good pace despite a lack of rainfall in some parts of the province, reported Manitoba Agriculture on July 2.
Province invests in community grazing pastures
Ontario’s growing community pastures will receive up to $5 million to boost the resilience and productivity of community grazing land. The funding was announced at the Ontario Forage Expo near Paisley June 26. The forage expo was put on by the Ontario Forage Council which will administer the community pastures program. Why it matters: Community […] Read more
Manitoba crops in good shape: Report
Rainfall amounts vary widely
Crops in Manitoba continued to come along nicely, the provincial agriculture department reported for the week ended June 24.
John Deere debuts updated F8 and F9 forage harvesters
New machines offer upgraded features and more ponies
John Deere has updated its F8 and F9 forage harvester models. The models have increased horsepower options, expanded automation features and technology offerings compared to previous models.
Spring planting in Manitoba close to finished
Province gets very little rain over the week
Dry conditions continued to spur quick seeding progress in Manitoba, as the provincial agriculture department reported spring planting reached 95 per cent complete as of June 3.
Manitoba seeding 12 points ahead of pace
Most spring wheat in the ground
Manitoba farmers pushed their spring planting to 57 per cent complete as of May 21, up 24 points from a week ago, the province's agriculture department reported.
Agco introduces double small-square baler
The Hesston by MF SB.1436 DB baler makes two bales at once
The SB.1436DB, marketed under the Hesston by Massey Ferguson brand, builds two 14- by 18-inch small square bales at the same time, so as to maximize field productivity.
Growing days and local climate should inform planting decisions
Clinging to traditional calendar-based harvesting schedules can have negative effects on forage and silage digestibility, nutritional value
When producers over-prioritize the drive to achieve forage quality, they can fall short on quantity, jeopardizing livestock nutrition and farm profitability.
Improving forage quality
Increasing forage feed efficacy and harvesting efficiency through better management and quality assessment improves nutrition and minimizes waste.
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